Taylor Business Institute (TBI) is a small, female- and minority-owned forprofit college in downtown Chicago (founded 1962 as the Nancy Taylor Secretarial School; acquired in 1986 by President Janice C. Parker). Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 2017, TBI offers Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificates, and ESL programs. Known for its culturally inclusive environment, personalized attention, hands-on training, flexible scheduling, and small class sizes, it also provides scholarship and tuition relief options through its Level Playing Field Foundation. In June 2025, TBI received authorization from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to expand its criminal justice AAS program via a new classroom extension in Naperville.
School Highlights
Taylor Business Institute serves 200 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.
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The student population of Taylor Business Institute has grown by 88% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Taylor Business Institute diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 53% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $11,175 is more than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,175 is more than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
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SAT Reading
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390
SAT Math
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360
SAT Writing
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355
ACT Composite
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17
ACT English
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17
ACT Math
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17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Taylor Business Institute's mission is to empower a broad and
diverse student population through high-quality education and
support. The college provides:A safe and supportive environment
with small class sizes and personalized attention.Associate of
Applied Science degrees designed to build workforce skills and
career readiness.Educational pathways that prepare graduates for
employment or serve as a stepping stone toward bachelor's degree
programs.Affordable education with financial aid and tuition
assistance options for students who demonstrate need.A globally
diverse campus community, welcoming students from more than 30
countries.At its core, Taylor Business Institute fosters a
community where faculty, staff, and students work together to
support one another and focus on student success.
In what neighborhood is Taylor Business Institute located?
Taylor Business Institute is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Taylor Business Institute is Generations College (0.0 miles away)
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